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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,406.20, 684,674.10 and 140,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,406.20, 684,674.10 and 140,830.20 is: 211,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,406.20 : 684,674.10 = 140,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,406.20/684,674.10 = 140,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,406.20x = 684,674.10 × 140,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,406.20x = 96,422,790,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,422,790,437.82/456,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,265.29

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